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Liz Zhou | Holistic Trauma Therapist & Speaker
4 Compassionate Ways to Support Your Partner after a Late-in-Life Autism Diagnosis
So one (or both) of you has just discovered that you’re autistic, whether through formal diagnosis or self-identification. What now? An autistic therapist shares how to positively integrate an understanding of autism in your relationship, allowing both partners to experience deeper connection and understanding.
EMDR Therapy for Autistic Adults | A Neurodiversity-Affirming Perspective
Is EMDR therapy for autistic people different than EMDR for non-autistics? The answer is more complicated than you might think. An autistic therapist shares how neurotypes influence the way that we process trauma — and why EMDR can be a great fit for neurodivergent brains.
For Adult ADHDers: 3 Simple Ways to Improve Executive Functioning
Struggling to complete — or even start — your to-do list? The ADHD brain has a variable attention span, motivated by interests rather than by priorities. A neurodiversity-affirming therapist explains how to stay focused and get things done — even the tasks that you dread doing.
What is Neurodiversity-Affirming IFS Therapy?
Learn why Internal Family Systems therapy can be a great fit for neurodivergent people (Autistic, ADHD, HSP) seeking to heal trauma, unmask, and connect with their authentic selves. A neurodivergent therapist explains how IFS works.
“Autistic Person” vs “Person with Autism”: What’s the Difference? | A Neurodivergent Therapist’s POV
As the mental health field updates its understanding of autism to be more affirming, more and more adults are realizing that they’re autistic – leading to a growing community of late-diagnosed neurodivergent people. Let’s explore the difference between identity-first and person-first language, and why many members of the Autistic community prefer identity-first language.